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Join to apply for the PAROLE OFFICER II - DOWNTOWN, OAHU role at State of Hawaiʻi 1 year ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the PAROLE OFFICER II - DOWNTOWN, OAHU role at State of Hawaiʻi Recruitment Number 24-0214 The current vacancy positions are with the Hawaii Paroling Authority Division, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR). Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above. Recruitment Information Recruitment Number 24-0214 The current vacancy positions are with the Hawaii Paroling Authority Division, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR). Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website. Duties Summary Positions in the Parole Officer series perform professional work in the rehabilitation, monitoring, and control of adult inmates who have served time in prison and are to be released as parolees, and parolees who have already been released back into the community under the continued custody of the State and under conditions that permit reincarceration in the event parole requirements are violated. Level II is the advanced trainee level in the series. Positions in this class continue to receive training in the principles, methods, and techniques of parole officer work, but also perform a greater variety of tasks which involve increased work involvement with inmates, parolees, potential employers, families, and other agency personnel primarily to obtain/substantiate information regarding housing, employment, treatment plans, etc. Such work is initially conducted under close supervision, which becomes more relaxed as the worker progresses on the job. Minimum Qualification Requirements To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization To Work The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university which included a minimum of twelve semester credit hours in behavioral sciences such as psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, etc. General Experience: Six (6) months of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved the performance of counseling or other similar work designed to help individuals, couples, families, and groups learn how to solve problems and make decisions about a variety of personal, social, behavioral, educational, and other concerns. The experience MUSThave demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain a client/counselor type of relationship which involved tasks such as interviewing people to obtain and analyze information; describing facts and events accurately; logically analyzing and identifying needs; helping people understand the nature of their problems, and consequences of actions; presenting and/or guiding people toward changing/retaining certain behaviors; applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; preparing a variety of reports; and interacting appropriately and communicating with a variety of persons. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. Please review the Substitutions carefully . Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. Other Requirements: All applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into these positions shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws, or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check. Drug testing must be paid for by the applicant. Other Requirements: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "...an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who: Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution. Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above. Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety , please CLICK HERE .

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Other Information The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:

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TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application. CLICK HERE for Important Information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Hawaiʻi by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Parole Officer” roles. PAROLE OFFICER III AND IV - DOWNTOWN, OAHU YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER - ENTRY LEVEL - KAILUA, OAHU We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Hawaiʻi

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